Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Police hunt fugitive after Hamilton hold ups - TVNZ

Published: 8:10PM Tuesday August 20, 2013 Source: ONE News

A fugitive sought over a series of armed robberies in Hamilton late last week should not be approached, police warn.

Daniel Haumaha, 24, of Te Awamutu, is wanted in relation to the aggravated robberies of a Super Liquor store in Lynden Court on Thursday night, the Tuhikaramea Superette on Friday night and the targeting of a TAB, adjacent to the Hamilton Workingman's Club on King St, Frankton the same evening.

Nine people are helping police with enquiries after officers swooped on a Dinsdale Rd property this afternoon.

Armed officers, assisted by the Waikato Armed Offenders Squad and the Auckland based Police Eagle Helicopter, cordoned off the property, said Detective Senior Sergeant Ross McKay of the Hamilton CIB.

A search of the property was conducted in relation to the series of aggravated robberies.

"Nine people have been bought back to the Hamilton Central Police Station and are helping us with our enquiries.

"To date none have been arrested and we are seeking the public's help in locating an identified offender who is still at large," Mr McKay said.

He said that offender, Haumaha, is believed to be armed and should not be approached by the public.

Haumaha is described as Maori, of medium build and about 175cm tall.

Police urge anyone who recognises Haumaha or has information on his whereabouts not to approach him but to ring 111, Mr McKay said.

He said alternatively, if people had information on Haumaha's whereabouts and couldn't speak to police directly, information can be left anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.